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package openflow

import (
	"github.com/skydive-project/goloxi"
)

// Protocol describes the immutable part of an OpenFlow protocol version
type Protocol interface {
	String() string
	GetVersion() uint8
	DecodeMessage(data []byte) (goloxi.Message, error)
	NewHello(versionBitmap uint32) goloxi.Message
	NewEchoRequest() goloxi.Message
	NewEchoReply() goloxi.Message
	NewBarrierRequest() goloxi.Message
}
